Finally, Wednesday was supposed to be the Blackhawks' season opener. To review: There will be no NHL hockey at the United Center this year, but there will be a Nov. 6 appearance of Bette Midler's "Kiss My Brass" tour.

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As we've taught so many of the kids out there, watching "Monday Night Football" is half of your civic duty. The other half? Cheering for the Titans to dismantle the Packers.